Eyewitness Account: CMPD Officer Allegedly Punches Woman in Face During Arrest

An attorney representing a woman arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers during a violent struggle has stated that an eyewitness saw an officer punch the woman in the face before her arrest. The incident, which occurred after the woman and her fiancé were allegedly smoking marijuana at a bus stop, was captured on video showing an officer delivering multiple strikes to the woman's legs. The police department has not addressed how the woman's face was injured, but the attorney has released pictures showing a large bruise on her left cheek. The police chief acknowledged the outrage and emotions surrounding the incident and stated that an investigation is underway.